October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. What is osteoporosis- let’s break this down! (wink wink) Osteoporosis (porous bones) is a progressive condition where your bones become weak and more likely to break or fracture. Sadly, there are often no warning signs to help early detection of low bone density. Menopause is the most common cause …
Osteoporosis is a common disorder among post-menopausal women. Studies show that one in two women ages 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. So, what is Osteoporosis? According to the (NOF) National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the body to lose too much bone, make too little bone, or …
The days of pass/fail, all-nighters and cramming for tests may be over, but there are certain tests — the medical kind — that we haven’t outgrown. In fact, for women in perimenopause and menopause, these tests could mean the difference between life and death. Please note: This is not intended to be medical advice. Consult …
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